Chocolate Covered Cherries II Recipe
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Chocolate Covered Cherries II

By: AUNTYLENE 
"Maraschino cherries with stems are rolled in a sweet coating, then dipped in chocolate. These candies are best left 1-2 weeks before eating."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 (4 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together confectioner's sugar, margarine, milk and almond extract.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture into a large ball. Roll into 1 inch balls. Flatten the balls into 2 inch circles. Leaving the stems sticking out, wrap the cherries in the circles by lightly rolling in hands. Place the wrapped cherries on wax paper and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Holding by the stem, dip the chilled cherries into the chocolate chip mixture. Chill until serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 249 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2004 by Amata   view full review
I have made these for Christmas gifts two years in a row, and they turn out very well! It's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2004 by SNFRAZIER   view full review
These are better than store bought. My grocery store only had 10oz jars of cherries, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MTMLMM_96   view full review
I had a lot of trouble working with these. STICKY! Everyone loved them...but I found them to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LYN EDDY   view full review
I taught a class for children's cooking and we did this recipe with 15 children. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DLVAUGHN   view full review
This recipe will do 2 (10 oz.) jars of cherries and it isn't necessary to knead it on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by BEWAHT   view full review
These are great, though I spiced mine up with ginger, cinnamon, and chili powder (I know that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by Gloria   view full review
I have made these covered cherries for years now. If they are "gooey" drop some powdered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ALETA14   view full review
These were a sticky mess to make but sooooo good. Made them for Valentine's day, but no one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JESSMORIN81   view full review
These are great! I have made them for Christmas gifts this year, and have sampled some myself!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by BMACK   view full review
This is the best recipe I've found. It has made a great hit every where I brought...

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